Using Collins’ reading, explain three major differences between the experiences of white mothers and mother of color.
What will be an ideal response?
May include the following:
a. Babies of color are at greater risk for infant mortality, birth complications, and miscarriage before birth.
b. Children of color have been historically commodified in slavery, field work, migrant work, family businesses, etc.
c. White women are typically encouraged to reproduce and rewarded, whereas women of color are often discouraged and even penalized.
d. Schools affirm the lessons taught by white mothers to white children, but derogate the perspectives offered by women of color.
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these findings applicable to the larger American culture? What will be an ideal response?
The institution within which power is obtained and exercised is the ____
a. corporation b. stratification institution c. educational institution d. economic institution e. political institution
Viewed from a conflict perspective, the disproportionate exposure of the poor and minorities to environmental pollutants can act as a disincentive for others to take action.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A tactic among debaters is to attack the opponent personally when they can't support their position by reason, logic, or facts. This is called the ________.
A. fallacy of personal attack B. fallacy of misplaced concreteness C. fallacy of appeal of prejudice D. fallacy of dramatic instance